Tiny sponge patches could help diabetic wounds heal faster
Scientists in Singapore have developed tiny microneedle patches that could help people with diabetes heal their wounds much faster.
These special patches work like a...
What your headaches might be telling about your blood sugar
Have you ever wondered why some people get headaches or migraines more often than others? The answer may lie in something deep inside us—our...
Scientists find new cause of treatment of diabetes
Inside your body, there's a small organ called the pancreas. Even though it's not very big, it has a very important job: it helps...
How muscle energy production is impaired in diabetes
A new study has uncovered how type 2 diabetes interferes with the body’s ability to produce energy in muscle cells—helping explain one of the...
Type 2 diabetes can be reversed — Here’s how
More than 36 million Americans are currently living with type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition where the body doesn’t respond properly to insulin, the...
Nearly 10 million Americans at risk of vision loss caused by diabetes, Study Finds
A new study reveals a troubling trend: nearly 10 million Americans are now living with diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes that can cause...
Healthy plant-based diet may help people with heart and metabolic diseases live longer
A major new study shows that people with cardiometabolic disorders—such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease—can lower their risk of dying early by following...
Diabetes-related eye diseases on the rise, but severe vision loss declining
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine offers a nuanced view of how diabetes is affecting eye health in...
Even one 30-minute workout can improve blood sugar and insulin sensitivity, study finds
A new study from Italy shows that even a single 30-minute session of aerobic exercise can improve how the body handles sugar and uses...
Blood sugar monitors may help keep diabetic patients out of the ICU
Diabetic ketoacidosis, or DKA, is a serious and common complication in people with diabetes. It happens when the body doesn't have enough insulin to...